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There are very few people out there, if any, that can say they have never had to deal with acne. It is just simply a part of everyone’s life at some point.

And if you are anything like me, you’ve dealt with it a lot!

Acne is more than just a blemish it can affect your mood, behavior and self-confidence. And unfortunately we live in a society where your outward appearance holds a lot of weight, whether we want to admit it or not.

So whenever there is an out right cure, I’m sure I’ll be in line with the rest of you to get it! But until then, it’s a trial and error process to try and find what works for you because almost no medicine or topical treatment works the same for everyone.Lucky for us there are many, many, many choices, you just have to pick the right one, easy right

Acne’s Many Ages:

The first time most of us start to see acne emerge is when puberty starts its ever so fun process. So while your dealing with changing hormones, new unexplainable hair, you’re also dealing with acne on top of it all.

Then, after the bulk of puberty is over and you’re securely in your adult bod, you still are probably dealing with the occasional break out. At this point you have most likely found the right scrub or cleanser to handle your occasional or even monthly breakout, and you just deal with the acne as it comes.

Now when you head off to college and you’re considered an “adult” your acne may have slowed down or even completely gone away. But don’t get too excited, because adult acne is also extremely common!

It seems that no matter how much we try, acne it is quite difficult to control at any age. Now dealing with my own adult acne, I’ve tried a different approach to fighting it.

Instead of solely targeting the acne, I’ve decided to focus on just how to have healthy skin in general and focus on the cause of my acne, rather than addressing it only after the fact.

Ways to Healthier Skin:

The jury is still out on how much the actual food you consume affects your acne. But your diet can still play a role in determining the vitamins and minerals you consume which can affect your skin’s health.

Vitamin A and Zinc are known to aid in your skin’s health while also combating acne, and both can be found in topical treatments or in supplements.

It has been said that Vitamin A is most affective topically for acne treatment, and is usually in retinoid creams that can be very effective. But there are also oral supplement options.

Zinc can be used topically or taken as an oral supplement as well. In supplement form Zinc can help to decrease oil production, leading to fewer clogged pores and therefore less acne.

Keep in mind you don’t want to take too much of Vitamin A or Zinc without checking with your doctor.

If you are seeking a supplement that can provide Zinc and Vitamin A in an all-natural way, check out our Radiance Hair, Skin and Nails supplement. Radiance contains Goji Berry, Pineapple and Orange which all contain Zinc to help fight acne. But it also contains Pine Needle, which contains Vitamin A as well as anti-oxidants that can help fight aging and wrinkles!

Radiance is a skin health machine! Give it a try today!

 

 

 

Paige Peterson

As I’m sure you have heard multiple times in your life, because I know I have, your skin is your body’s largest organ!

Unfortunately our skin is also the easiest organ to damage, since it is the outer most layer, it is your body’s first line of defense and plays a huge role in protecting your other organs.

We get scrapes, bruises and even scars as we grow up. Along with trying to heal injuries, it’s important to keep your skin healthy 365 days a year.

Daily Damage:

Skin damage in general is quite difficult to reverse naturally, so if you can prevent damage up front, you’ll save yourself headaches and probably money in the long run.

Everyday we go out into the sun without some sort of SPF we are damaging our skin. I know that is terrible news to those of us who love to lay out and get a good tan, but unfortunately it is the truth.

And don’t even think about getting into a tanning bed, because that’s even worse!

Now if you avoid the sun at all costs without protection then sun damage is obviously something you don’t need to be concerned with. However the sun is not the only thing that can damage your skin.

Did you ever think that your very relaxing and hot shower can actually damage your skin?

Well, surprise, it can!

I’m not saying you have to take cold showers from now on, but you do have to restore the moisture and oils that the hot water strips from your skin. So just be sure that shortly after your hot water submersion you take some time to replenish your skin properly to avoid damage.

Topical Options:

To avoid the above-mentioned damage, there are a few topical options available.

For my sun lovers you’ll need to consider changing to self-tanning mousses and lotions. While it costs more than sitting outside, you wont have to deal with sun damage when you’re older.

And if being tan is of little or no concern to you, perhaps just making daily moisturizing a priority is all you need to do.

Whether you have dry or oily skin, moisturizing is a must! So keep an eye out for good moisturizers (no they don’t have to be expansive) and keep them on hand.

Sensational Skin Vitamins:

When trying to improve your skin’s health, you need to focus on what goes inside your body as well.

This means your daily diet and even the vitamins you take.

To improve your skin through diet, you’ll need to add more fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats onto your plate, and avoid refined sugars and simple carbs.

If you feel that even after adjusting your diet accordingly you’re not seeing much improvement, perhaps you need to turn to vitamins and supplements that can help make up for what your diet is lacking.

Here is a list of the top 9 Vitamins that affect your skins health:

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Vitamin D

Vitamins K

Vitamins B3

Vitamin B5

There are many supplements out there that focus on skin health and contain many of the vitamins you need to improve it from the inside out. These supplements can be easily added into your skin care routine and can help keep your skin looking and feeling its best!

Here are some suggestions from KBA’s lineup!

There has been a recent trend here in the U.S and worldwide, where more and more people are exploring a herbivorous way of life, better known as Veganism.

For anyone hearing the words Veganism or Vegan for the first time, lets start with the definitions. So essentially a Vegan is a person who does not eat or use any animal products. A true Vegan avoids eating any animal products such as meat, dairy, honey etc., as well as not using products that contain any animal by products.This would mean avoiding certain toothpastes, shampoos, conditioners, candles etc.

If you are interested in becoming a Vegan, there are extensive lists online you can find that will tell you what foods and products to avoid, because there are more than you would think.

Now most people make the switch to Veganism for a few reasons. The first being they don’t want to harm animals and add to the demand of animal products in our society, which leads to more and more animals dying everyday. The other is because some people have a hard time digesting animals products, and find that after the switch their body functions better. Lastly, a number of people make this large change in the hopes that they will lose weight and be healthier over all. Whatever your reasoning, becoming a Vegan is a rather large lifestyle change.

The Down Side:

If you don’t do your research beforehand you may be in trouble when starting your Vegan lifestyle. You have to consider all the nutrients you get from animal products in your diet and you must figure out how to replace them with herbivorous options, or your body will suffer.

For example some vitamins and minerals found in animal products that are important to your body’s everyday health are: Vitamin B-12, omega 3 fatty acids, iron, and zinc.

But don’t fret; if becoming a Vegan is important to you there are many Vegan supplement options out there! These supplements will be your daily vitamins and they will help to replace what your’re not getting in your vegan diet, making your diet complete without any animal products.

Vegan Supplements:

Starting your search for supplements, my best advice is to read the labels and make sure there are no animal by products. Even if the supplement itself does not have any; you must also consider any fillers or even the casing of capsules and be sure they are also Vegan.

Keep an eye out for cruelty free products as well, which means that neither the product nor its ingredients were tested on animals.

 

KBA Supplements:

KBA offers many supplement options that are ALL Vegan!

All of our supplements are offered in powdered form. This gives you the freedom to use them in whatever way works for you. You can put the powder in smoothies, you can make salad dressings or you can just mix them with water and start your day off right!

And if powdered supplements aren’t for you we also offer vegan capsules and tea!

We even have targeted supplements for whatever your goals are!

Energy can be used as your morning, afternoon or even evening pick me up as well as an all natural pre workout!

Radiance is for those of us who want to add more luster to our hair, skin and nails!

Desire and Pine Pollen are for those seeking some added stamina and energy to turn up the heat in the bedroom!

KBAs supplements can help to provide your body with a good amount of the vitamins and nutrients a vegan diet may be missing and are also free of animal by products, so you can stay fully committed to your new Vegan lifestyle!

I think its safe to say that most people, no matter their age, are searching for balance. Whether that means balancing work and time with the family, or finding balance between eating healthy and self-indulgence. Reaching an equilibrium between the many elements of our lives would probably make us all happy.

And most of us also want to accomplish the same balance for our bodies as well. For me personally, when my body is in smooth working order, I find balancing the rest of my life much easier!

Antioxidants and Adaptogens:

There are a couple natural substances that can help your body reach a homeostatic state, and they are adaptogens and antioxidants.

Now, we have all heard people say that antioxidants are good for you, but why?

Well, antioxidants are substances found in plant foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, and also in some meats. When consumed, they basically help to reduce oxidation in the body that can ultimately damage cells.

Adaptogens, something you may have never hear of, are compounds that can also be found in plant foods that have the ability to adjust to what your body needs. They help to manipulate your immune system in response to its currents stressors.

Both antioxidant and adaptogens work to protect and balance your body’s many interdependent elements and should be a priority in your daily life.

Antioxidants: Benefits and where to find them.

            Eating foods with high volumes of antioxidants have shown to have many health benefits. Some of those benefits are: slower signs of aging, glowing skin, detoxification support and many others.

And also they are easier to find than you might think!

Most berries have high levels of antioxidants, for example, goji berries, blue berries, cranberries and black berries. But they can also be found in artichokes, kidney beans, cilantro and even dark chocolate.

Yes you heard me right, dark chocolate!

There are some other herbs to keep in mind that also contain antioxidants. That list consists of: clove, cinnamon, oregano, turmeric, cocoa, cumin, parsley, basil, thyme and ginger.

Adaptogens: Benefits and where to find them.

Adaptogens are unique because they are known to support your adrenal system, which helps the body to find balance between energy and relaxation.

The most important balance if you ask me!

They are also known to reduce fatigue, support immunity, improve hormone balance, decrease inflammation and help to manage blood sugar levels.

 Some food sources and herbs that contain adaptogens are: Turmeric, maca, mushrooms, holy basil, nettle, wild blueberries and raspberry leaf.

So keep these foods and herbs in mind the next time you cook to easily add some additional health benefits to your meal!

Supplement Options:

Both antioxidants and adaptogens are already in your body and hard at work, but in order to reap more of the benefits listed above its important to add more into your diet when you see fit.

If you’re concerned about not getting enough of both, you can use supplements to make up for what you don’t get in your diet. There are many all natural options, one popular option is Pine Pollen.犀利士
This herbal supplement contains both antioxidants and adaptogenic properties, and is easy to add into your daily routine, making it a good all encompassing option for many!

By Paige Peterson